On July 28 (Sun), we participated in JBCF Hiroshima TOYOTA Hiroshima Criterium in Nishi Shoukou Cener, Hiroshima City.  Our participation was part of the mutual support for Victoire Hiroshima, a fellow member of the Tops Hiroshima. 

The race was 51 km in total with 30 laps of a 1.7 km circuit. It was an overwhelming experience to see Japan’s top athletes race in front of us at a blistering speed for so many times. We even heard the sound of them zipping through the air up close.

Before the race, our players, Otsuka and Sinadama, joined the parade run, representing Coca-Cola Red Sparks. The race took place on a busy road near a wholesale market and large shopping mall.  It was a valuable experience to run on the road which is usually full of trucks and cars but was closed only for the day of the special occasion. 

It was inspiring for us to cheer the powerful athletes in the heated race. 

We will continue to do our best to promote Coca-Cola Red Sparks Hockey Club through these occasions and to expand our fans.